Farouk Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Farouk means 'one who distinguishes between right and wrong'.
Meaning of the Name Farouk
Farouk is an Arabic name meaning 'one who distinguishes between right and wrong'. It is commonly used as a given name in Arabic-speaking countries. Farouk has historical significance as it was the name of the last king of Egypt, King Farouk. The name is often associated with wisdom, righteousness, and a strong sense of justice.
Popularity of the Name Farouk
The popularity for the name Farouk peaked in popularity in the year 2015 with 14 births, which ranked number 13,996 out of 30,647 unique names for that year. Farouk had the most male births in 2015 with 14, which ranked number 5,995 out of 14,054 male names. The number of births for the name Farouk has declined sharply over the last ten years from 12 births to 5 births, a decline of -58.33%. Among males, Farouk has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 12 births to 5 births, a decline of -58.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Farouk
- 20 Year Trend of Farouk: -44.44%
- 10 Year Trend of Farouk: -58.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Farouk: -58.33%
Popularity of Farouk by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Farouk. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Farouk in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Farouk is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Farouk
- Total Births of Farouk: 5 (-8.38%)
- Male Births of Farouk: 5 (-8.38%)
Given the downward trend of Farouk over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.38% decrease in total births, for a total of 5 births in 2024. Male births for Farouk have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 5 male births in 2024, a decrease of -8.38%.